Step into White Horses, a majestic property in the heart of Bantham village. Discover a spacious open-plan shaker-style kitchen diner perfect for large dinner parties, and unwind with stunning views of the Avon Estuary from your private balcony or garden patio area. Enjoy quality time with family and friends in the lounge snug or explore endless hours of fun on paddleboards in the marine conservation zone.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
White Horses, Bantham in South Devon, sleeps up to 16, short walk from the beach
White Horses magnificently stands in the heart of Bantham village. The breathtaking panoramic views across the Avon Estuary, Bantham and Burgh Island in the distance, truly make this majestic property very special.
Steeped in rich history, the 19th century house offers the perfect retreat and entertainment factor. Accommodating 11 guests across the bedrooms and an additional 5 guests on the overflow sofa beds, White Horses brings you an opportunity for all the family and friends to be based in one single location.
This fantastic property is unique due to its versatility. White Horses property consists of smaller apartments to make up the entire house. Whether you wish to rent the entire house as originally built for or wish to rent a smaller apartment within the house, the choice is yours. The whole house comprises the ‘Main House’, ‘River View’, ‘Island View’ and ‘Butter Bay’.
Upon entry to the main house you are welcomed with a brightly lit entrance hall with globe pendant hanging lights and ample coat hanging space. To the right, a small vanity room can be found. Further into the entrance hall, next to the bathroom a large utility and wet room offers a washing machine, tumble dryer and shower with access from the main house and outside door. Perfect for beach days to leave wetsuits and towels and wash off sandy toes before emerging back into the entrance hall. Directly across from the utility, a set of large wooden doors open into the fantastic open plan shaker style kitchen diner. This massive entertainment area offers a fantastic farmhouse kitchen table, a full whole wall bookshelf and writers desk. The main kitchen makes perfect for large dinner parties with all the family and friends dining together. The kitchen is fully equipped with two ovens, built in fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee machine, kettle and much more. Large French doors open fully out onto the sheltered patio area that overlooks the garden. The indoor – outdoor dining functionality of White Horses is a brilliant feature of this property and allows for inclusion of all in one place.
The garden is what childhood dreams are made of. The huge lawn garden turns easily into an adventure playground for hide and seek, football tournaments, or even building dens. A hidden pathway through the hedge leads down to the estuary where the passing tide provides endless hours of fun. Whether you wish to leap into the water and let the ‘Swoosh’ carry you down the estuary or explore the marine conservation zone and area of outstanding natural beauty via paddleboards, endless amounts of excitement and memories are here to be made.
Back into the house, just off the kitchen, a small set of stairs lead you into the lounge snug where a wide screen TV and log burner reside for those cosy evenings where the doors can be shut and a hideaway retreat emerges.
The entrance hall houses the grand contemporary staircase leading you to the first floor where the main house master bedroom, the gorgeous White Room is found. Waking up in the super comfy super king size bed, overlooking the beautiful view of the garden and coast, is that of dreams. Next door, the bunk bed room offers a double bed bottom and single bed top, perfect for the kids. The shared family bathroom can be found diagonally across the landing and includes the bath and overhead shower, toilet and sink.
Adjacent to the main house family bathroom, Island View apartment is accessed via the kitchen or lounge door. Island View has a spacious lounge with doors opening onto the shared balcony with the White Room (main house) overlooking the panoramic views of the Avon estuary, Bantham coastline and Burgh Island in the distance. Island View lounge also doubles up as a bedroom on the double sofa bed. A wooden bookshelf spans across a wall with a plethora of reading material for your enjoyment, plus a small TV. A through door leads to Island View’s spacious super king size bedroom with wardrobe space and draws. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a bath and overhead shower, basin, toilet and heated towel rail. The apartment’s small kitchen is accessed from Island View’s bedroom, the main house hallway (if renting the entire house) or the kitchen door balcony. The kitchen is fully equipped with essential appliances including a toaster, kettle, microwave and crockery, a small 2 seater breakfast table, oven and hob, dishwasher and under-counter fridge-freezer.
Outside Island View kitchen an additional door provides access into the second upstairs apartment, River View. This apartment offers access via the kitchen door into the open plan kitchen and lounge. Again this lounge doubles up as an overflow accommodation on the double sofa bed. Just off the lounge, River View bedroom and en-suite can be found. This super king sized bedroom offers drawer storage and a lovely view through the trees to the Avon Estuary. Additional access from this bedroom into the main house is available, if renting the whole house. The en-suite for River View is equipped with a shower, toilet and sink.
The final apartment is Butter Bay. This apartment is a wonderful ground floor living area inclusive of a super king size bedroom, with views of the Avon Estuary, a bathroom adjacent to the bedroom and an open plan kitchen lounge. The bathroom is equipped with a wide shower, toilet and sink. The lounge doubles up as additional accommodation for guests on the single sofa bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with crockery, cutlery, an oven and hob, under-counter fridge freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave and dishwasher. Access to Butter Bay can either be through the outside door down the back of the house or through to the main house into the entrance hall.
White Horses is a truly versatile property whether you choose to rent the entire house or a single apartment. The beauty of staying here provides each family cluster with the opportunity to socialize together as a massive group or enjoy their own time in their residing apartment. Feeling cramped is not something that is necessary when renting White Horses Whole House. Alternatively, if the 16 guests accommodation is too much, smaller apartments may be sectioned off as a cheaper option for smaller groups of guests.
White Horses parking allows for up to 6 cars to be parked on the driveway. White Horses can also be rented alongside Carew which is situated next door which will accommodate a further 8 people.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
5 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the bay
Next to a golf course
On a river
Things to do
Golfing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Exterior lights :
Please remember to switch off any external lights when you retire to bed.
Pets :
Dogs are welcome, there is an additional charge of £40 per dog, please keep dogs off the furniture and beds.
EV charger:
There is an additional charge for the use of the EV charger during your stay, please contact us at time booking for payment details.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
5 total pets
Note from host: Please keep dogs off the furniture and beds
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Please take care with children out on the balcony
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Kingsbridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Salcombe Maritime Museum and Overbecks Museum and Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Salcombe and Start Point Lighthouse. Quayside Leisure Centre and Sea N Shore are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, sailing and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Kingsbridge travel guide
Is White Horses, Bantham in South Devon, sleeps up to 16, short walk from the beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total).
How much is parking at White Horses, Bantham in South Devon, sleeps up to 16, short walk from the beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at White Horses, Bantham in South Devon, sleeps up to 16, short walk from the beach?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at White Horses, Bantham in South Devon, sleeps up to 16, short walk from the beach?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is White Horses, Bantham in South Devon, sleeps up to 16, short walk from the beach located?
Situated in Kingsbridge, this golf holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bantham beach, Bigbury-on-Sea Beach and South West Coast Path Section 37 Trailhead. Leasfoot Beach and Yarmer Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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